Frank Kennard

Frank Kennard is a result-focused management professional with 13 years of progressive experience in mining and earthmoving machine maintenance. Currently serving as the Head of Engineering at Gemfields Group since September 2023, Frank previously held positions including Senior Plant Engineer at AVENG MOOLMANS and Technical Manager at Dozer Earthmoving (Pty) Ltd. Frank's career includes significant roles in maintenance management within opencast mining, having also worked as Operations Manager at Foveros and Senior Earthmoving Plant Manager at AVENG MOOLMANS. Academic qualifications include a National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Tshwane University of Technology and a Technician degree from David Brown Gear Industries.